as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
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Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
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The optometrist is another story.
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The complications are horrifying doctors.
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Companies are aggressively marketing home medical kits containing prescription antibiotics and other drugs for self-treatment, bypassing traditional doctor visits.
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During the physical exam, the physician will check the scrotum, the testicles, the epididymis and the spermatic cord.
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Sybil Marsh, a physician specializing in family medicine and addiction, told Time the cultural meaning of drinking has shifted too.
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Shifters follows Dre, a Brit of Nigerian heritage who comes from a council estate, and Des, the middle-class daughter of a neurologist.
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An appointment with a neurologist quickly confirmed the diagnosis and the fact there is not yet an easy cure — though there are some treatments that can help.
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Pan, a pediatrician, made national headlines during his time in Legislature for leading the state’s efforts to toughen school vaccine requirements.
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Was her fever high enough to call the pediatrician?
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Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
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In one particularly troubling case, Chicago-area Endeavor Health continued to allow obstetrician and gynecologist Fabio Ortega access to patients despite receiving complaints.
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Misty Eleryan is a dermatologist and Mohs surgeon in the Los Angeles area.
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Some of the best wrinkle fillers are still available to those who can’t manage a visit with a top dermatologist or a facial plastic surgeon (after all, Kris Jenner’s is in high demand).
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Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
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Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
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“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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